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App reviews for puzzle games, language & reading

9 results
  • Review
    Alchemy ~ Genetics

    Kids create crazy animal combos in fun but repetitive app.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Twisted Lands - Shadow Town Collector's Edition

    Some violence in zombie-themed hidden-object adventure.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Scramble With Friends

    Addictive word game safer to play with your own friends.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Scribblenauts Remix

    Vocabulary-building word puzzle game shines on iOS.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Apparatus

    Challenging physics game; optional community has iffy stuff.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Solitaire Chess by ThinkFun

    Logic puzzler great for a wide range of ages, skill levels.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Pogo Games

    Free app offers five casual game staples with plenty of ads.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Tozzle - Toddler's favorite puzzle

    Drag-and-drop shape puzzles made especially for toddlers.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Collapse!

    Matching colored blocks is great puzzle app for young kids.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)